Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $49,650 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,680
90th percentile $77,150
Employed locally 340
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,680
    25th
    $49,650
    50th (median)
    $49,650
    75th
    $61,830
    90th
    $77,150

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 69% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,710
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $86,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,250
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $82,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,240
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,170

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,490
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,120
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$37,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,300
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$74,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Grand Junction, CO is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Grand Junction, CO is 21.2% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,680 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,650.